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Updated September 29, 2026
This page collects materials of the site that were once published at their own addresses and are gathered here again. Some of them were referred to from outside, so the addresses have been kept as they were and the links to them still work.
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5 Headphone Driver Types Explained In Depth
Headphone driver types are a key part of headphone design. The following article explains 5 headphone drivers in depth which key advantages and limitations.
Westone MACH 70 Review
The MACH 70 featured here is the second highest model in the series, equipped with seven balanced armature drivers per channel, one for the bass, two for the
Understanding Sample Rate, Bit Depth & Depth Rate
In the world of music and audiophiles, there are some terms that you might come across that may confuse you. And it goes a step further when it comes to the
FiiO FD1 IEMs Review
The $59.99 FiiO FD1 IEMs feature 10 mm beryllium-plated dynamic drivers which is especially surprising seeing that..
InEar ProMission X Review
Headed by Andreas Schmitt, InEar is a German brand with a 38-strong team with over 25 years of experience in the manufacture of both audiophile and professional in-ear solutions. All products are carefully assembled by…
Fiio M3 Pro Review
The Fiio M3 Pro is a $79 DAP equipped with USB DAC capabilities and a warm and affable sound signature to boot. Following on from the success ...
Edifier S3000Pro Review
Born from passion and determination, Edifier have slowly made their mark on the audio world with their award-winning premium sound systems. Their ethos and
Schiit Freya Plus Pre-Amplifier Review
With a legion of followers, Schiit have been in the audio game for a while and have organically grown from simple and humble beginnings. Headed by Jason Stoddard and Mike Moffatt, the company have held a strong value…
iBasso SR2 Review
The iBasso SR2 headphones are a fantastic 2nd release from iBasso with their own proprietary drivers, excellent build and profound technology ...
Shanling M6 Digital Audio Player Review
Founded in 1988, Shanling are a Chinese audio brand which have a firm interest in digital audio players (DAPs). With the release of their M3 DAP which debuted in 2014, they have garnered significant interest. Coupled…
FiiO M15 Review
The Fiio M15 is Fiio's flagship $1299 DAP which packs in a massive battery, Android 7.0 and 2-way Bluetooth support. Read our review to find out whether this DAP..
Shanling M8 Review
For over 30 years, Shanling have continually pushed the boundaries of innovation with a series of global patented technologies in the portable audio space.
How to Measure Headphone Decibels
The ability to measure headphone decibels is beneficial for the right listening volume and when purchasing headphones. The skill comes in handy for better
FiiO FA9 Review
FiiO have slowly been advancing into the high-end market with their products encroaching onto new price brackets. The latest example is the new Fiio FA9 flagship monitor which adopts a pure 6 driver balanced-armature…
Cayin N3Pro Review
Tube technology has always been held in high regard within audiophile circles. The ability to impart ‘audibly pleasant’ even-order harmonic distortion often represents a sought-after trait employed in many audio…
FiiO EH3 NC Review
The EH3NC represents Fiio’s first foray into noise-cancelling wireless headphone technology. The company have already commandeered a strong and loyal consumer base with its plethora of high value propositions. Hence,…
HiFiMAN HE1000se Review
Well-known amongst the crowd of audiophilia, HiFiMAN have quickly climbed the ranks to produce some of the best headphones amongst the planet. Their game-changer was the originally introduced HiFiMAN HE1000 headphones…
T+A Solitaire P Headphones Review
T+A (Theory + Application) are a high-end German audio brand with a presence spanning the best part of four decades. Hosting similarities to Focal, T+A was born from a passion in loudspeaker technologies and has secured…